Oasis update         

[NOV. 1, 2006]  The Oasis, Logan County's senior citizen center, 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln, is open weekdays, except holidays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center also is open on Friday and Sunday nights for table games. Dominic Dalpoas is the executive director. Activities are open to all Logan County senior citizens, regardless of membership. Friends of The Oasis members receive a bimonthly newsletter by mail and reduced rates for classes and trips. For more information, call 732-6132 or 732-5844.

Maple Ridge to sponsor bingo

Maple Ridge Care Centre will sponsor the Thursday bingo games, which begin at 1 p.m. Come join the fun and win some prizes!

Oasis Christmas open house

Start your holiday shopping season by visiting the Christmas open house at the senior center on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our Oasis elves have been working all year creating those special items. All proceeds are used to support the activities and program of the senior center. Happy holiday shopping!

Book club

The book club at the senior center is scheduled for Monday, beginning at 1 p.m. Rekindle the rewards of reading a book and either sharing your thoughts with the group or just sitting back and listening to others. Refreshments will be provided.

Meeters and Greeters

The Meeters and Greeters group will meet Monday, beginning at 2 p.m., at the senior center. This group of volunteers visits once a month with those who cannot get out, to add a bright spot in their life. If you would like to participate or would like more information, call 732-6132

VA services

The representative from the Veterans Administration will be at The Oasis every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Service is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Oasis Belles

The Red Hat group, the Oasis Belles, will meet on Tuesday, beginning at 11 a.m. Join us for lunch, served at 11:30. Please make your lunch reservations by noon Friday.

Tuesday lunch

The 11:30 a.m. lunch for Nov. 7 will feature butter dill chicken, white potatoes, salad, bread and butter, and a dessert for only $3.75, or $3.25 if you stay and play cards. Reservation deadline is noon Monday.

Winners for the week announced

Linda Hughes was the weekday pinochle winner. The weekend pinochle winner was Wally Reifsteck. Congratulations.

[Oasis news release]